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"What is bitter in the mouth makes the stomach healthy." A bitter (taste) experience can certainly set healing changes in motion. Because bitter substances promote the entire digestive process and in this way also influence all other bodily functions. Only...

Your skincare should be as individual as you are. With our modular Herbal Apothecary Facecare line, you have the freedom to flexibly adapt your skincare routine to your skin's needs. Our products are minimalist and perfectly coordinated, so you can...

"The fastest way to health is detoxification" Paracelsus. DETOX - DETOXIFICATION - DETOXIFICATION - Is not a trend, but a scientifically proven medical doctrine that gets to the root cause of diseases and eliminates long-term disturbances in health. For some...

You can recognise it by its white trunk: the birch. The medicinal powers that were attributed to the slender tree in times past have been forgotten today. Yet birch hydrolate is healthy and can be used for a wide variety...

Valentine's Day is traditionally all about romantic love. But love for ourselves is just as important. Self-love forms the basis for our well-being and satisfaction. It enables us to create authentic and fulfilling relationships with others. On Valentine's Day in...

Pure and high-quality plant oils provide the face and body with valuable nutrients, help the skin to regenerate and make it soft to the touch. Oil is also a real insider tip for the scalp. But which oils are best...

An ancient, inconspicuous Greek medicinal herb that grows on the dry slopes of the Greek mountains is once again in high demand. Prized since time immemorial in Greek folk medicine, cistus (Cistus incanus), also called cistus, has become popular as...

From early December to early January, nature is at its lowest and darkest point of the year before everything begins anew. The need to adapt to the dormant nature germinates in us. We increasingly feel the longing for cordiality and...

No other plant is as underestimated and dismissed as common as the dandelion. Quite wrongly, because the composite plant, which is widespread on all continents, is today considered one of the most important detoxifying plants. The fact that it can...

Christmas is just around the corner - the perfect time to give your loved ones something special. With the high-quality gift sets from Saint Charles Apothecary, you'll find the ideal Christmas present for every personality type - from luxurious care...

Rituals are a valuable part of our everyday life that is often underestimated. They help you to find stability, create inner balance and support your well-being. In a hectic world, rituals offer orientation and create moments of mindfulness that promote...

A new year! The time around New Year is a wonderful time. It is a time to pause, reflect and make new plans. For as an ancient Buddhist saying goes: No matter how arduous yesterday was, you can always begin...

Everyone knows stereotypes of Scandinavia and its people - the beautiful blond inhabitants, the vast untouched landscapes, the long dark winters, the boats and bicycles and the impressive capitals. Very often Scandinavian countries are associated as having the happiest people,...

In Austria and Germany, iodine deficiency is a widespread health risk that is often underestimated. Iodine is a vital trace element that is essential for the function of the thyroid gland in particular. However, many people unknowingly consume too little,...

The intestine with its huge surface area is considered the centre of the immune system. Probiotics are absorbed directly through the gastrointestinal tract. They are a preparation of viable microorganisms that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have a health-promoting influence...

Vitamin D is known to many as the "bone-strengthening vitamin". However, this unique vitamin has much more to offer than meets the eye. It has far-reaching effects on metabolic processes in the intestine, brain, heart, skin and lymphocytes. One thing...

Saint Charles Berlin opens a new chapter with the Heilstätte am Wasserturm in the historic Beelitz sanatoriums. In addition to the Saint Charles pharmacy in Berlin, you will now find an extension of the range in the gentle forests of...

Marie Orsini Rosenberg gives lessons on the Alexander Technique at our Saint Charles Complementary. This technique refines self-awareness, helps you cope with tension and stress, and helps you find a balanced posture. The Alexander Technique also helps to reduce posture-related...

The best prerequisite for health is an intact intestinal flora. If this is out of balance due to illness, medication (such as antibiotics), stress, lack of sleep or a poor diet, we suffer from tiredness and fatigue, digestive problems, stomach...

Sun allergy, also known as polymorphic light dermatosis, is a common skin reaction triggered by the sun's rays. This reaction can range from mild redness to itchy blisters and swelling. In this blog post, our pharmacists provide valuable tips and...

Saint Charles proudly announces an exceptional collaboration with the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. Together, they have created a fragrance composition that captures the characteristic aromas of the renowned national theater. The product of this collaboration is the soap SOAPOPERA,...